Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Greenroom136 Rainmaker
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Greenroom136 Rainmaker | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.34 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $128 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 129 accept both. 58 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
In the endless universe of carry-on backpacks, two stand out for their unique character and functional features - the Rainmaker by Greenroom136 and the Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL by Deuter. Both backpacks exhibit a character of their own with differing dimensions, weights, and materials, upping the appeal to the discerning traveler. However, you can expect that any of these would serve their purpose well enough, with various flavors of both pros and cons depending on individual needs and preferences.
The Greenroom136's Rainmaker is both taller and deeper than the Deuter's Aviant Carry-On - 40 inches to 23 inches, and 21 inches to 55 inches, respectively. But the Aviant Carry-On proves it has a wider build than the Rainmaker - 34 inches to 28 inches. The Rainmaker packs an impressive weight of 1.7 pounds, a tad more than the 1.34 pounds of the Aviant Carry-On. And while the Rainmaker comes with 22 liters of packing space, the Aviant Carry-On outdoes it with a massive 36 liters. Noteworthy too is the Rainmaker’s 100% airline compatibility rating, in contrast to the Aviant Carry-On’s 63%.
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker is taller and deeper, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is wider.
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker weighs more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL.
- The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL has more capacity than the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker is compatible with more airlines than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL.
- Both backpacks are made of different types of fabric, and both have laptop compartments for a 15inch laptop.
Materials also play an essential role. The Rainmaker is constituted out of 1000D Cordura, well-known for its durability, whereas the Aviant Carry-On resorts to a blend of 600D PES and 420D PA. Furthermore, both backpacks offer a laptop compartment suitable for a 15-inch device, adding a common ground despite the differences. Reviewers rave about the Rainmaker’s functional design and customizability options, and the Aviant Carry-On's comfort features and excellent internal organization.
Intrinsic are the many appealing purchase factors of these backpacks. For the Rainmaker, it is the versatility, sturdy and water-resistant exterior, loads of organization options, and excellent value for money. The Aviant Carry-On, on the other hand, offers excellent internal organization, comfort for prolonged usage, a removable shoe compartment for added convenience, an SL carry system suited for women's body sizes, and well-ventilated back padding. Truly, these two carry-on backpacks vie for your attention, each in their way.